Simply Singer

Sweet & Tangy Meatballs (4‑Ingredient Dinner) These Sweet & Tangy Meatballs are the easiest weeknight dinner when you need something fast, family‑friendly, and made with ingredients you probably already have. They’re sticky, glossy, sweet, and perfectly tangy, great over rice, mashed potatoes, or served as party appetizers!! Why You’ll Love This Recipe • Only 4 ingredients • Ready in 15 minutes • Kid‑approved flavor • Works with frozen meatballs, no thawing needed • Perfect for busy nights or last‑minute meals --- Ingredients For 24 ounces of frozen meatballs: • 1 cup BBQ sauce • ½ cup ketchup • ¼ cup brown sugar • 24 oz frozen meatballs (any brand) --- Instructions 1. Add the frozen meatballs to a large skillet or pot. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar until smooth. 3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat. 4. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 5. Reduce heat to medium‑low and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the...

Creamy Tomato Pesto Tortellini (Easy 20‑Minute Dinner) You’ll Love This Easy Tortellini Dinner! If you need a fast weeknight dinner that tastes like it came from a restaurant, this Creamy Tomato Pesto Tortellini is it. It uses simple pantry staples, cheese tortellini, Alfredo sauce, basil pesto, and a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, but the flavor is next‑level. This recipe is perfect for busy families, picky eaters, and anyone who wants a comforting meal without spending an hour in the kitchen. It’s also budget‑friendly, kid‑approved, and reheats beautifully for lunch the next day. What Makes This Recipe So Good?  ✔ Ready in 20 minutes ✔ Perfect for nights when you’re tired and everyone’s hungry. ✔ Uses affordable ingredients ✔ Everything comes from the pantry or fridge - no fancy extras needed. ✔ Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor ✔ The combo of Alfredo + pesto + tomatoes is magic. ✔ Kid‑friendly but still interesting for adults Ingredients You’ll Need • 1 package cheese...

🍓 Homemade Strawberry Jelly (Beginner‑friendly because it is all new to me!) Making homemade strawberry jelly is a lot easier than most people think, and this beginner‑friendly recipe is perfect if you’ve never tried canning or jelly making before. With just a few simple ingredients and a straightforward, step‑by‑step process, you can create a smooth, sweet jelly that tastes better than anything store‑bought. This recipe doesn’t require any special skills or complicated equipment, which makes it ideal for new cooks, busy families, or anyone who wants a quick, no‑fail strawberry jelly they can use on toast, biscuits, desserts, or even as a homemade gift. If you’re looking for an easy, reliable jelly recipe that turns out perfectly every time, this one is a great place to start. Let's get right into it! Ingredients • 2 pounds fresh strawberries • 2 cups granulated sugar • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled) **Basically, it is one for one, one cup of sugar for one pound of...

 I am not a fan of chicken at all, hunt me down later for that, but I have found one way I really enjoy them! My kids actually enjoyed them as well!  Ingredients   3 cups Shredded chicken  8 burrito flour tortillas 3 cups colby jack and monterry jack shredded cheese  16 oz sour cream 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 4 oz can of green chili peppers diced 3 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour Directions   Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix chicken and 2 cups of the cheese in mixing bowl.  Roll the mixture up in tortillas and place in a greased pan In a pan, melt the butter, stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Then add the broth and whisk until smooth. Heat until bubbly.  Stir in the sour cream and the chilies, but do not boil   Pour over the enchiladas and add the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes and then broil for three additional minutes.

Creamy spaghetti is one of my favourite spins on traditional spaghetti. While I do not really like tomato sauce, this replaces it with a creamy sauce. My husband is not too fond of it; he doesn't care for pasta; but between the kids and I, we love it!  Ingredients:  1 to 1 1/2 pounds of ground mild Italian sausage  1 bell pepper diced 1/4 onion diced 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 tsp Italian seasoning  10 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes (or mild tomatoes if you don't want the spice) 3 cups chicken broth or stock 10 oz dried spaghetti  pinch of black pepper pinch of salt 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 mozzarella cheese  Directions: Heat the olive oil in a medium pan Combine the bell pepper and onion in when the oil is warm for two minutes, then add the garlic Mix in the Italian sausage until it is brown. Break into small chunks while it is cooking Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, tomatoes, broth/stock and dried noodles...

 So many people have expressed an interest in this little meal I make. Although my husband and kids are not too fond of it, for different reasons, I love it! It is probably one of my favorites and I can make it just for me when I need (without the onions and fries). But still, even the dipping sauce for the fries I can make within a minute if we are making something else with fries. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 12 Brioche rolls 1 large red onion 1/2 oz parsley 1/2 oz chopped garlic  3 russet potatoes  2 tsp smoked paprika  2 1/2 oz thousand island dressing 2 fl oz heavy whipping cream 2 oz shredded swiss cheese 4 tsp olive oil Directions   Preheat over to 450 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Wash and cut potatoes. Cut potatoes into little sticks. Halve the onion and slice into thin strips. Mince parsley leaves. Mix thousand island, garlic, parsley and smoked paprika together. Set aside. Toss cut potatoes in 1 tsp of olive oil...

I LOVE to bake. I really do. But eating all the cookies, usually never happens but I still bake. This is one of my favorite recipes I have for cookies! The cookies are placed in the refrigerator for a few hours before they will be baked, so plan accordingly! Quick video here on the process:  view the quick video on the cookies Ingredients :  1 box of white/vanilla/yellow cake mix (I have used all of them) 8 tablespoons of butter, melted 1 egg 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract 5 ounces of cream cheese, melted 2.5 cups crushed Oreo's 1 cup white chocolate chips and chocolate chips (usually I do 1/3 regular and 2/3 white chocolate chips) Directions : Combine the cake mix, butter, egg, cream cheese and vanilla extract. Use a mixer to make a soft dough. Mix in the Oreo's and chocolate chips. Place dough in a bag and refrigerate a few hours.   Preheat over to 350 degrees. Place parchment paper on cookie sheet . Roll the dough into 36 even balls. Plac...

So, busy mom and if you know, I really don’t like to cook. Baking I love but not really cooking. So after hours on Pinterest and looking at what I possibly would eat, I kind of gave up. Took a few dishes and pretty much created something between them all. Quick and easy to make in a crock pot. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 pouch of taco seasoning   16 oz mild salsa 1 Bell pepper chopped (I use red) 1 can of corn  1 cup water 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 bag of Frito's  Toppings of your choice! Shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2.25 oz sliced olives  3 chopped green onions Directions Brown the ground beef., drain the grease. Mix in taco seasoning Add cooked ground beef, chopped bell pepper, can of corn (drained), salsa and water into the crock pot.  Cook on low for 5-6 hours OR high for 2-3 hours Prepare the toppings! Shred lettuce, chop green onions, drain olives Turn off crock pot and stir in 1/2 cup chedd...

Over the years, homemade baby food has become even more popular as parents look for simple, affordable ways to control ingredients and introduce real flavors early. The method hasn’t changed much, but the tools, storage options, and nutrition guidelines have evolved.  I always thought about making my own baby food with Logan but it never happened. Then after Rosella was born, I decided to give it a try. We have a local farmers market and I had a week off when she started on solids.  The jars I have used are each 4oz. For less than $20.00, I picked up all this fresh fruits and veggies! A while back I purchased the Kindle version of  this book  to help direct me on my baby food making journey. Between the book and common knowledge I begun to create a bunch of different recipes. I add all the different recipes in here to the blog every so often so just look out for them or search for them. This baby food maker is AMAZING and definitely will help with all the recipes...